shaving

noun

shav·​ing ˈshā-viŋ 

1

: the act of one that shaves

2

: something shaved off

wood shavings

Examples of shaving in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For now, the park has encouraged visitors to limit showers to five minutes and take other steps, such as selective flushing of toilets and turning off water when possible while brushing teeth or shaving. —Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024

This followed Unilever's deal to sell its Suave shaving business to Yellow Wood last year. —Kimberly Chin, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024

And so, the night before his scheme is to take place, Mary comes to him, proffering a basket of shaving supplies … and her body. —Amy Wilkinson, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2024

There are five feet of ever-useful paracord in the handle, which contains a hollow, waterproof compartment big enough to store five waterproof matches and half a handful of wood shavings. —Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 20 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing shaving

• point-shaving
• shaving cream
• shaving foam

Kids Definition

shaving

noun

shav·​ing

ˈshā-viŋ

1

: the act of one that shaves

2

: something shaved off

wood shavings